Meet Nina, ZooLab's stick insect who loves to dance! She likes to blend in. Discover Lula and Lala in ZooLab's interactive animal story workshops for nurseries. I’m Nina! The name Nina means ‘little girl’. Only 1/1000 stick insects are male. I like to blend in. Indian stick insects look almost identical to a stick in shape and colour. But I love to dance! They will sway their bodies like leaves or twigs in the breeze. Girl Power! Female stick insects are able to lay fertile eggs without mating. I love playing and adventure. Stick Insects have a combination of suckers and claws on their feet, allowing them to walk up vertical surfaces and even upside down. I like to keep to myself. Indian Stick insects have the ability to slightly change their colour; at night time they can become slightly darker than by day, helping them to blend in even better with their surroundings.

Find out everything you need to know about ZooLab. We're the UK's #1 for ethical animal encounters.​ Our ZooLab presenters, each with their own 'animal team' work closely with early years, schools, businesses and in the care sector to achieve learning and organisational outcomes that engage people of all ages in an informative way through in person Find out more! All our ZooLab Rangers are totally WILD! What's their favourite animal? Hi, we're ZooLab! We amaze, educate and inspire through our ethical and engaging animal encounters. Established in 1997, ZooLab is a family-run business which aims to educate audiences about animals and the natural world. We’re committed to making a real difference - helping to change attitudes and educate people on how to protect the environment from climate change. To educate, inspire & influence today for a more informed & sustainable tomorrow. Our Vision CORE VALUES Animal welfare Quality Wellbeing Sustainability Learning Fun To inspire people of all ages through ethical animal encounters. Our MISSION Meet the gang! Our ZooLab characters are excited to meet you! Meet the animals Get in the know before getting up-close and hands-on. We have a national network of ZooLab Rangers, each with their own ‘animal team’ who work with schools, nurseries, care homes and businesses across the UK. ZooLab makes learning FUN. That’s why we’re the UK's leading provider of curriculum-centred animal visits. We offer both face-to-face and online animal experiences, meaning that we have something to suit every situation or budget no matter where you are in the world. Meet the Rangers We've got the best bunch! Which Ranger will visit you? Check out our workshops Our educational workshops hit curriculum outcomes. We've worked with... We love our animals and their welfare is paramount. Wellbeing & Welfare We meet curricular outcomes. This ensures high customer satisfaction and workshops which fulfil curricular outcomes. All of our workshops come with lesson plans and resources. QUALITY We are committed to delivering excellent customer service during your ZooLab journey. CUSTOMER CARE We bring animals to you . Fun is at the heart of everything we do, whether it is in the classroom, a care home, summer camp or a corporate event. FUN & ACCESSABLE We have packages to suit all budgets - from online workshops to in-person handling workshops. VALUED & TRUSTED Net Zero goals. We are dedicated to becoming more sustainable and proactively reduce our companies carbon footprint toward NET ZERO as fast as possible. Sustainability ZooLab gives back ZooLab's ambitions go beyond the UK. We want to support well organised conservation efforts wherever we can, like the project by Nkombi Volunteer Programme which highlights the issue of poaching in South Africa. Looking for something different? Check out our workshops Book now!

Looking for animal experiences in Greater London? Meet ZooLab Ranger Thomas, who has a background in conservation, animal welfare and working with adults with learning disabilities. Book now! Thomas Ingram ZooLab Ranger License Number: - Thomas joined ZooLab in 2026. He works in London and the surrounding areas. Thomas loves presenting; he studied it alongside filmmaking at university. His background involves working with adults with severe learning disabilities and volunteering in nature conservation, and working in dog sanctuaries in Greece. "My favourite thing about ZooLab is meeting so many different kinds of people. I enjoy sharing all the amazing ways animals survive and adapt." Golden Nugget Thomas has explored gold mines while making documentaries on ethical gold extraction in Colombia's Southern Jungles. Meeting Celebs Thomas once gave Bjork directions. Good Old Days He once sold t-shirts for the Libertines on tour for a week. "My favourite ZooLab animal is the frogs. They are very dynamic creatures and it's fascinating to observe their relationship." BOOK NOW

Looking for animal experiences in Bristol? Meet ZooLab Ranger Benedict and his animal team. Discover hands-on education workshops and celebrate all things nature, sustainability and STEM. Benedict Rickards ZooLab Ranger License Number: AWLA/ 126059 Benedict joined ZooLab in 2026. He works in Bristol and the surrounding areas. Benedict is ZooLab's very own David Attenborough. Before ZooLab, he worked on natural history TV projects, including ‘Expedition with Steve Backshall’. This gave him the opportunity to film wildlife around the world, including Australia and Brazil. "For as long as I can remember, animals have been a huge passion of mine!" In the know. Benedict studied zoology at uni and loves sharing his animal knowledge with audiences. Rainforest expert. Benedict’s expeditions have included a world-first ascent of a rainforest mountain in Peru! Boss of the Toss! In this free time Benedict plays ultimate frisbee, captaining a team called The Geckos! “From the phone call, to all the emails right up until the day, it was great customer service. Benedict was amazing with all the age groups and was lovely to see his enthusiasm and how much knowledge he had!” - Snapdragons of Grosvenor BOOK NOW

Turn your venue into a wild adventure! ZooLab Adventure Trails invite visitors to explore your site through a fun, self-guided journey packed with exotic animal characters, puzzles and play. ZooLab Adventure Trails - perfect for every season. Let your guests go WILD as they discover our ZooLab characters. Find out more! Follow the Trail. Find the Adventure. Turn your venue into a wild adventure! ZooLab Adventure Trails invite visitors to explore your site through a fun, self-guided journey packed with exotic animal characters, puzzles and play. Guests follow a branded trail map, uncovering fascinating facts, hidden stories and hands-on activities at every stop. Each trail is tailored to your location, making the most of your grounds while encouraging curiosity, learning and repeat visits. Maps and resource packs featuring your logo bring the experience to life. Our Trails Packages are easy to set up, endlessly engaging and let your visitors explore, discover and go wild in your venue or grounds! CORE TRAIL Your next adventure is just a step away with our ALL-INCLUSIVE Adventure Trails Package EXPANDED PACKAGE Step into our ALL-INCLUSIVE Adventure Trails Package. Where will the Trail take you? BESPOKE TRAILS A custom Trail, unique to your venue and grounds. Including bespoke theme & illustrations! Core TrAIl ZooLab provides digital artwork for you to print in-house, making it easy to get set up on your venue. Simply choose your theme from the options below! The Core Trail Package includes: 7 x A3 Signs 7 x A4 Trail Resources A4 Map & A4 Certificate 2 x Feedback and amendments Exclusive ZooLab live show discounts PICK YOUR TRAIL THEME! £ 999 CORE CHOOSE FROM 10 DIFFERENT TRAIL THEMES 7 x Trail Stops 7 x Resource Sheets Map & Certificate CHOOSE YOUR THEME! BOOK NOW! EXPANDED TrAIl ZooLab provides digital artwork for you to print in-house, making it easy to get set up on your venue. Simply choose your theme from the options below! The Core Trail Package includes: 11 x A3 Signs 11 x A4 Trail Resources A4 Map & A4 Certificate 2 x Feedback and amendments Exclusive ZooLab live show discounts PICK YOUR TRAIL THEME! £ 1,250 EXPANDED CHOOSE FROM 10 DIFFERENT TRAIL THEMES 11 x Trail Stops 11 x Resource Sheets Map & Certificate CHOOSE YOUR THEME! BOOK NOW! PICK YOUR THEME. 10 trails to choose from! THEME BESPOKE TRAIL Our custom designed Trail is unique to your venue and grounds. The theme, illustrations & logo are bespoke to you! Trail-ored to perfection! 11 x A3 Signs Custom illustrations Bespoke A4 Map 11 x A4 Trail Resources A4 custom Certificate 4 x Feedback and amendments. Exclusive ZooLab Workshop prices! Includes custom theme, illustrations & logo! £ 2,000 BESPOKE Bespoke Logo We worked with Blenheim Castle to design a bespoke Potion themed logo. Let's Go Exploring Resource Page Bespoke Pumpkin Recipe Resource Page Bespoke Scorpion Activity Page Let's Go Exploring Resource Page 1/14 Bespoke Resources Your resource pack is tailored to reflect the theme of your trail. Bespoke Trail Stop Bespoke Trail Stop Bespoke Trail Stop Bespoke Trail Stop 1/8 Bespoke Trail Stops Blenheim Castle wanted to feature the local produce grown on their estate, so we developed a 'Perilous Potion' Theme, which took visitors around the grounds to collect ingredients. Upon competing the Trail, participants got their Potions Master Certificate! Looking for something different? Check out our workshops Book now!

Looking for animal experiences in Winchester? Meet ZooLab Ranger Gemma - hands-on animal workshops for schools and events across Hampshire. Discover how cool nature can be! Gemma Pollitt ZooLab Ranger License Number: - Gemma joined ZooLab in 2026. She works in Winchester and the surrounding areas. Gemma loves spending time with animals and ZooLab allows her to combine this with years of excellent customer service experience. “I joined ZooLab because I've always wanted to work with animals and love seeing the positive impact they have on people.” Wilderness Explorer Gemma loves going on outdoor adventures and seeing what she can discover in the wilderness. Scout Leader Extraordinaire Gemma worked with the Beaver Scouts for two years, eventually becoming scout leader and helped plan lessons! Hiss Gemma's favourite animal is Ink the Corn Snake. She loves how calm and friendly they are around people. “I've loved getting to share my love of animals with a range of different people and show them how cool the natural world is.” BOOK NOW

Looking for animal experiences in Yorkshire? Meet ZooLab Ranger Stassia and discover hands-on STEM workshops for schools and events near you. Stassia Leder ZooLab Ranger License Number: AAL587086 Stassia joined ZooLab in 2023. She works in West Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. She has three distinctions in Animal Management Level 3. She previously worked at an exotic pet store, where she looked after blue-tongued skinks, huge boa constrictors, and chameleons. She has also worked as a dog walker and has qualifications in canine health and safety. Coming soon! “I love teaching these tiny humans and making sure they all have the best time. I love getting to share my knowledge with them.” A Star On The Rise Stassia was named after a famous German actress and model called Nastassja Kinski. Dream Pig Stassia loves pigs and her dream holiday would be swimming with pigs in the Maldives. Keep it clean! Leave nothing but footprints. Stassia is passionate about keeping the countryside litter free. "My favourite animal of mine is Wafer, my corn snake. She is a beautiful colour, toffee caramel hybrid. She's very sassy and cheeky, she has a great personality. She is a gentle giant." BOOK NOW

East Kilbride Shopping Centre | ZooLab Case Study | East Kilbride, EK, is Scotland's biggest undercover shopping centre. It has an eclectic mix of high street retailers and smaller, independent shops. They asked ZooLab to help attract families to the shopping centre by providing engaging and interactive entertainment. ZooLab Adventure Trails - perfect for every season. Let your guests go WILD as they discover our ZooLab characters. Find out more! EK Shopping Centre EK is Scotland's biggest undercover shopping centre and forms a vital part of local community. As part of their 'Summer Adventures' programme they asked ZooLab to help attract families to the shopping centre by providing engaging and interactive entertainment. Over the course of the summer we provided several bespoke sessions which incorporated EK's Summer Adventures themes and helped drive family traffic from the local community. BOOK NOW Our exotic animals allowed families to get up-close and hands-on with nature. With several workshops spanning over 3 separate dates during the summer, hundreds of children got to experience the amazing animal encounters ZooLab has to offer. The general scripts used in the sessions were easy to follow and allowed anyone of any age to enjoy and participate in the show. Out of gallery EK Shopping Centre footfall increased We performed several scheduled shows throughout the day which were all fully booked. We also had drop-in sessions where families could come and interact with our animals on a one-to-one basis. The feedback has been amazing! The public who attended the shows at EK Shopping Centre rated the experience as ‘excellent’ on feedback forms. They stated that ZooLab's exotic animal handling was the perfect addition to a day out for all the family. Meet the gang! Our ZooLab characters are excited to meet you! Meet the animals Get in the know before getting up-close and hands-on Check out our workshops Our educational workshops hit curriculum outcomes Meet the Rangers We've got the best bunch! Which Ranger will visit you? Looking for something different? Check out our workshops Book now!

Meet the giant African land snail (Achatina fulica), a mollusc that can grow to 20cm. Discover snail facts for kids such as diet, habitat, & lifespan with ZooLab. Giant African land snail Achatina fulica Classification: Gastropod Largest snail in the world. They can live 5-10 years, grow up to 20cm long and weigh up to a kilo. Chomp chomp! They have more teeth than any other animal - up to 20,000 microscopic teeth in their mouths. The fountain of beauty. Snail slime is good for your skin. It is used in lots of moisturisers and anti-wrinkle creams! Lifespan: 6-10 years Threats: Hermit crab, coconut crab and some bird species Distribution: East Africa Habitat: Forest floor Appearance: Giant African land snails can grow up to 12cm in length and weigh up to 600g. They can be identified by their mottled brown, conical-shaped shells which have vertical stripes and a yellow foot Diet & Feeding: Leaf litter Social Behaviour: Giant African land snails are nocturnal, moving around at night to feed. With the exception of mating, snails spend much of their time alone Males and females: The giant African land snails are hermaphrodite which means that they have both male and female reproduction organs Number of young: They lay about 200 eggs Giant African land snails can drastically reduce its metabolism and survive for a few months or even a few years without food

Looking for animal experiences in North Shields? Meet ZooLab Ranger Elizabeth and her animal team. She is on hand to deliver curriculum based workshops for schools and attend events near you. Elizabeth Stephenson ZooLab Ranger License Number: 26/0533/EXHIB Elizabeth joined ZooLab in 2026. She works in North Shields and the surrounding areas. Elizabeth has a BSc in Marine Zoology and worked as a professional scuba diving instructor, as well as a tour guide/spotter on whale watching boats in Australia. ZooLab combines her love for animals and helping people learn new things, while she continues to learn herself. “My favourite thing about working for ZooLab is watching people's perceptions of these animals change when they meet them, and seeing people who were hesitant or scared at first get really involved and interested in the animals by the end of the session.” Make a splash Elizabeth has swam with humpback whales in Australia. Amazing! Adrenaline rush! Elizabeth has some extreme hobbies. She likes bouldering and is currently learning to surf! Costa Rica Elizabeth has volunteered in an animal sanctuary in Costa Rica looking after sloths. "My favourite ZooLab animal is my corn snake Ron. He's only little but he's so sweet and has a deep orange pattern which people love!” BOOK NOW

Looking for animal experiences in Fife? Meet ZooLab Ranger Ronan - drama graduate, animal expert and confidence builder. Hands-on workshops for schools and care homes across Fife. Ronan Henderson ZooLab Ranger License Number: - Ronan joined ZooLab in 2026. He works in Fife and the surrounding areas. Ronan has a Drama degree and has been animal mad since he was a child. He also has over a decade's experience working with animals. He's worked in aquariums, pet shops and for an emergency vet. "I was drawn to ZooLab as it felt like it was made for me, it combines all of the best parts of all the jobs I've had before - and who doesn't want to play with their pets all day?" Reducing Fear R onan's favourite part of the job is seeing people's excitement and confidence grow as their fears shrink! Taking a Dook! He has swum in Scotland's 3 largest lochs and also swam with sharks, dolphins, stingrays and turtles! 2nd in the World Ronan holds #2 in the world in a speedrun category in his favourite game! He is also a huge fan of spooky movies and video games. “My favourite ZooLab animals are my Madagascar hissing cockroaches, I find them endlessly fascinating. I actually think they're really cute and they are always on their best behaviour too!” BOOK NOW

Meet animals in Cornwall! ZooLab Ranger Emily is on hand to deliver animal workshops in schools, care homes and more throughout the South West. Emily Lethbridge ZooLab Ranger Licence Number: LI24_006013 Emily joined ZooLab in 2022. She works in Cornwall and the surrounding areas. Emily has a BSc Zoology degree and gained hands on experience whilst at uni though volunteering at wildlife sanctuaries. She also used to be a rock climbing instructor, so has got teaching experience working with people of all ages! "I love working for ZooLab because I get to do two things I love - teaching and animals. It's all about education, spreading the word about the importance of these animals." Emily is an artist! Emily is a dab hand with the brushes. Her favourite subject to paint is wildlife and pet portraits. South Africa Emily volunteered at Mankwe Wildlife Reserve in South Africa, helping save endangered rhinos. Life's a beach It's a balancing act! Emily's recently moved to the Cornish coast and taken up surfing. "My favourite ZooLab animals are the snails. Their eyes droop when they are happy and I think it's really cute." BOOK NOW